Manchester United have been in the news in recent months due to their poor form, which has ultimately led to transfer speculation.
Argentina international Lisandro Martinez has dominated headlines more than any other player, and reports have indicated that he has an agreement in place with La Liga outfit Atletico Madrid over a transfer.
The centre-back endured a torrid weekend as the Red Devils lost to Chelsea in the Premier League, and he picked up a red card in the second half.
He could be set to end his turbulent spell in England soon as he is in the final months of his contract at Old Trafford, and a contract extension remains unlikely.
Atletico Madrid links: Inside Lisandro Martinez's reported agreement
According to an exclusive from North Bank Insider (via Roundtable), Martinez and his representatives have reached an agreement in principle with La Liga heavyweights Atletico Madrid over a potential future transfer.
The 28-year-old centre-back has been a target for the Spanish side for a while, and speculation has intensified with his current situation at his club.
For a player known for his tenacity and leadership in the backline, the prospect of a move to Diego Simeone's side would appeal to him, particularly because of the club's historical affinity for Argentine players.
He would be teaming up with national team central defensive partner Cristian Romero and Giuliano Simeone if he does complete a move to the Metropolitano.
Los Colchoneros have yet to hold any talks with Manchester United over the former Ajax defender, whose deal is set to expire at the end of the season.
He will be able to formally announce his decision to join the Spanish side in January if an agreement is in place for him to join them at the end of the season.
The Spanish side can sign him for free if they wait until the end of the season, or they can negotiate a fee with the Red Devils if they want him in January 2027.
What has happened between Martinez and Man Utd?
Martinez has been in the spotlight since he called out the Manchester United higher-ups over their management of the club, particularly in terms of recruitment of quality players.
He was widely criticised for his comments, which incidentally came after a defeat to Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League earlier this month, and released a statement to explain his position afterwards.
He was the centre of attention for all the wrong reasons against Chelsea on Saturday (October 31st), as he picked up two bookings in a matter of minutes and gave away a penalty.
That flashpoint at Stamford Bridge compounded what has been a difficult campaign for the squad, who are now winless in nine games across all competitions.
Martinez's actions turned mounting tactical pressure into open questions about whether the his future lies away from Manchester, with Joe Cole leading the inquest.
